Sweden Women Aim to Secure Euro Knockout Berth

Poland Faces Early Elimination Threat in Lucerne Clash

In Lucerne, **Sweden Women** are set to face **Poland Women** this Tuesday, with their sights firmly set on securing a coveted spot in the Women’s Euro 2025 knockout stages, while **Poland** is fighting to avoid early elimination after a crushing defeat in their opening match.

Match Preview

**Poland** is making their debut appearance at a major tournament, having successfully navigated the qualifying playoffs. Their opening game at the European Championships ended in a 2-0 defeat against powerhouse **Germany**. Despite a strong defensive effort in the first half, they were unable to stop **Jule Brand** and **Lea Schuller** from scoring in the second.

That result snapped **Poland**’s impressive 11-game unbeaten streak (W10, D1), marking their first loss since July 2024 against Iceland. Coach **Nina Patalon** knows that another defeat, coupled with a **Germany** avoiding defeat against Denmark, will seal her team’s elimination on matchday two.

However, **Poland** can take solace in their consistent scoring record. They haven’t gone without a goal in consecutive matches since September 2020.

**Sweden**, with aspirations of clinching their first European Championship title since the inaugural tournament in 2020, started their campaign positively with a 1-0 victory over Denmark, thanks to **Filippa Angeldahl**’s second-half goal.

That victory marked **Sweden**’s third in a row and extended their unbeaten run to an impressive 12 matches (W9, D4). Their last defeat was against France in a Nations League match last July. Furthermore, data shows that **Sweden** has an 83% chance of advancing to the knockout stage (Football Data 2025).

Under the guidance of coach **Peter Gerhardsson**, **Sweden** has proven to be a formidable defensive unit, conceding two or more goals in only one of their last 12 games. **Sweden** has never been eliminated in the group stage of the Women’s Euros, a record they can maintain with a win and a favorable result in the **Germany** versus Denmark match.

Team News

**Poland** defender **Paulina Dudek** is doubtful after being substituted at halftime in the defeat to **Germany**. If **Dudek** is unavailable, **Oliwia Wos** from Basel could partner **Emilia Szymczak** in central defense.

Meanwhile, **Ewa Pajor**, **Poland**’s all-time leading scorer, will be eager to score her nation’s first-ever goal at a major tournament.

For **Sweden**, **Fridolina Rolfo** is unlikely to play as she recovers from an ankle injury sustained in last month’s Nations League win against Denmark.

**Gerhardsson** is expected to field the same starting lineup as the opening group game, featuring a back four of **Hanna Lundkvist**, **Nathalie Bjorn**, **Linda Sembrant**, and **Jonna Andersson**. In attack, **Stina Blackstenius** will lead the line as the central striker, supported by **Johanna Rytting Kaneryd** and **Madelen Janogy** on the wings.

Poland Women possible starting lineup:

Shem Mathisics, Master, Viankowsk; Achcinska, the Pawolle, Calse; Tomasik, Padilla, Paidilla

Sweden Women possible starting lineup:

Falcon; Lundkvist, Bjorn, Sembrant, Andersson; Angeldal, Asllani, Zigiotti Olme; Rytting Kaneryd, Janogy, Blackstenius

Prediction

Sweden enters this match as the clear favorite. Their solid defense should provide the foundation for a successful game in Lucerne. Thus, we anticipate that the final score will be: **Poland Women** 0-2 **Sweden Women**.